What happens when a casual side hustle turns into a global movement for mental health?

In this episode, Shayla and Kate sit down with Nick Hudson, engineer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of The Push-Up Challenge. What began as friendly banter at the surf club became one of Australia’s biggest mental fitness events, raising over $50 million for mental health and connecting hundreds of thousands of people.

Nick shares how open-heart surgery, a battle with depression, and the itch to create something meaningful pushed him toward a bold career change. What started as a side hustle became his passion, proof that following a spark can change not just your own life but the lives of many.

From engineering rules to outlaw moves, Nick talks about:

– Why innovation is so hard inside traditional careers

– The leap from side hustle to full-time mission

– “Mental health by stealth” and how a push-up can start a conversation

– Taking risks, funding your dream, and failing hard (in the best way)

– The tension between being sensible and going all in when you follow your passion

Whether you’re contemplating a career pivot, building a side hustle, or wrestling with your own mental health journey, this episode is packed with real talk, risk, and resilience.

This episode is for you if:

– You’re dreaming of a career change but stuck in the “what if” loop

– You’ve got a side hustle that lights you up more than your day job

– You want to know how to follow your passion without burning it all down

– You’re interested in practical, hopeful ways to engage with mental health

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